Valdosta News

The Valdosta City School System is researching the possibility of building eight tennis courts at Valdosta High School.

Be counted was the call to action at Tuesday's 2010 census kick-off event. Census Steering Committee Co-chairmen Sam Allen and James McGahee stressed the importance of counting everyone in the community.

Nov. 11 marks the anniversary of the Armistice which was signed in the Forest of Compiegne by the Allies and the Germans in 1918, ending World War I, after four years of conflict.

The body of a Hispanic male was found at Gallegos Body Shop, 103 N. Lee St around 9:41 a.m. today.

In preparation for Valdosta's 150th anniversary in 2010, the city is organizing a year-long celebration that reflects its heritage, celebrates its present community and inspires citizens as they look toward the future.

Republicans Eric Johnson, Ray McBerry and John Oxendine were there. Nathan Deal sent a representative.

Citizens stopped by Mathis Auditorium in Valdosta Saturday morning to dispose of a number of electronic items.

The Valdosta City Council deliberated for almost an hour on the future of a road leading into a residential area that is adjacent to property zoned for future industrial use at Thursday's meeting.

Chapter 1044 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

The City of Valdosta announced a new Main Street manager today. Rebecca Shirley will join the city as its new Main Street manager, effective Nov.

Both Debra Bell and Christopher Brandon will head back to the polls in a runoff for the Valdosta Board of Education's Superward East District 7 seat.

It's just north of the Florida/Georgia border, far enough away that you feel you've had a real vacation but close enough to drive.

All Lowndes County precincts will open their voting booths at 7 a.m. on Election Day Tuesday, kicking off 12 hours of citizens carrying out their hard-earned right to vote.

The Valdosta Daily Times Lowndes Fire Rescue firefighter Denn McKeen hoses down hots spots in the van the burned on North Valdosta Road following a three car accident during the morning rush Wednesday morning.

Authorities have charged three people in connection with the Wednesday home invasion-kidnapping and Thursday armed robbery at New Valdosta Inn.

Clayton County police say DNA has helped solve a cold case involving the rape of a 13-year-old girl.

A commemorative cookbook is one of many ways Valdostans may get involved in the city's sesquicentennial celebration.

Municipal elections are generally low key elections. And VSU's election officials admit they were disappointed with the turn-out on Monday but as the week continues more voters are coming through.

Former Indiana quarterback Kellen Lewis, who was suspended at IU and later kicked off the team for violations of team rules, faces charges in Valdosta, Ga.

Valdosta is looking to fill several vacancies. The city council will appoint new members to several boards November 5th.